Posts Tagged ‘Minimale Animale’

Not that wearing jogging pants is a big deal anymore. Christine Centenera wears them without a blink of an eye and it’s been on the runway for a number of seasons. But I’ve always been skeptical about the place of these house pants in the fashion world.

My aversion began in the tender years of college, where my casual colleagues prompted this personal vow, “I shall never take one footstep out of my home in sweatpants, pajamas or anything of the like.” It perplexed me to be surrounded by a blur of droopy sweats and crinkled flannel. I mean, how hard was it to throw on a grungy pair of jeans?? They didn’t even have to be clean!

Well after all these years, I guess I’ve been won over. But in my defense, the bar for styling jogging pants, even in the traditional grey French terry, has risen significantly. I mean, there are just so many options! But if you’re still feeling hesitant, here are a few tips:

Don’t hesitate to hook it up. Pair those jogging pants with a top in the same color + fabric. But make sure that either 1 or both have a special detail and if not, add something else to the outfit. (See #3 + #4.)

Juxtapose the sporty pant with something dressy. Maybe it’s your Equipment blouse or a pair of pointed stilettos. Maybe it’s a statement Marni necklace. Things usually work out when you pair up opposites.

Use outer layers to your advantage. An awesome oversize coat, faux fur, a trench, blazer or leather will all coordinate perfectly with your joggers.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to go full on sporty. Whether you sneaker wedge it for a little height or just throw on your black suede Nike Air Max’s, own it. As long as you don’t look like you’ve been sitting on your couch for a week in said pants, I think you (and me) will be golden.

My Minimale Animale swimmie doubles as a bodysuit. Brilliant. The MA gangkiz are having a partaaaaay today, so if you’re in area of Newport, you should swing by. Above, you can preview some of my awesome dance moves.

Moustache Man and I hit up the beach yesterday. It was overcast and chilly, but still beautiful to be by the water and lay in the sand. MM calls this my Frankenkini. A bit of Marlies, dash of Zimmermann and pinch of Minimale Animale to spice up your life.

I just discovered Minimale Animale, which may start a new unhealthy shopping addiction. The unique styles have flattering cuts and cleverly naming them after super models allows you to embody the magical sexual prowress of said SUPER. Designer/Stylist Cassandra Kellogg sums up the swimwear line in these words: “The collection is for confident, young-at heart women who aren’t afraid of wearing something striking, and also for those who embrace their natural beauty and are comfortable in their own skin.”